Foundation skills are core skills or competencies that underpin workforce participation, productivity, and social inclusion. They include: (1) English language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) - listening, speaking, reading, writing, numeracy (the use of mathematical ideas) and digital literacy; and (2) employability skills, such as initiative and innovation, planning and organising, problem solving and teamwork. In August 2020, all Australian governments agreed through the Heads of Agreement for Skills Reform [available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 141.854] to improving the vocational... [+] Show more
Foundation skills are core skills or competencies that underpin workforce participation, productivity, and social inclusion. They include: (1) English language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) - listening, speaking, reading, writing, numeracy (the use of mathematical ideas) and digital literacy; and (2) employability skills, such as initiative and innovation, planning and organising, problem solving and teamwork. In August 2020, all Australian governments agreed through the Heads of Agreement for Skills Reform [available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 141.854] to improving the vocational education and training (VET) sector. One of the agreed priorities is to provide stronger support for foundation skills and ensuring access for all Australians with low levels of language, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy. The National Foundation Skills Framework (the Framework) sets out a 10 year model for collective action by governments working with stakeholders to improve the foundation skills of Australian adults. This paper outlines the outcomes-based approach, the process of development and the structure of the Framework.
The Framework embodies the shared vision that Australian adults can access quality education and training to continuously develop the foundation skills they need to actively and confidently participate in the economy and the community. It is based on an outcomes logic model that demonstrates clear linkages between outcomes and positive social and economic impact at both the individual and system levels. It draws on similar frameworks being successfully used by several jurisdictions. Monitoring and evaluating the Framework is the responsibility of Australian governments Skills Ministers. Australian governments will undertake a review of the Framework every three years to assess and report progress against the outcomes and ensure that the Framework is meeting its objectives and responding to changing demands and priorities at a national and jurisdictional level.
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